For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,404 students in Pelham, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, AL are Pelham Oaks, Pelham Ridge and Pelham Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pelham, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pelham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public elementary school average of 48% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pelham, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pelham Oaks
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 Highway 33
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3703
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3703
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #22.
Pelham Ridge
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 Applegate Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3704
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3704
Grades: PK-5
| 789 students
Rank: #33.
Pelham Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2016 Pelham Park Boulevard
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 624-3702
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #44.
Linda Nolen Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2280 Highwy 35
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Pelham, AL 35124
(205) 682-5800
Grades: PK-12
| 59 students
Pelham, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pelham, AL include Pelham Oaks, Pelham Ridge and Pelham Park Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pelham?
4 public elementary schools are located in Pelham.
What is the racial composition of students in Pelham?
Pelham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 48% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pelham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pelham include: Pelham Ridge vs. Pelham Oaks, Pelham Oaks vs. Pelham Ridge
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